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Schlapp Dismisses 'Insulting' Claim That 'Evil Jews' in Israel Made President Trump Attack Iran BUDAPEST— During a media event prior to the kick off of CPAC Hungary in Budapest... READ MORE. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar: "They say we stand on the shoulder of giants and @RosLehtinen is truly a colossus of […]
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Shultz (D-Fla.) recently spoke with CNN to address the current war in Iran, commenting on the Trump administration’s handling of the conflict and on the possibility of President Donald Trump deploying ground troops into the Islamic Republic. In a social media post on X, Rep. Shultz shared a clip of her speaking […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that all United States and State of Florida flags will be at half-staff on Saturday, Mar. 1, to honor the memory of U.S. Army Reserve Captain Cody A. Khork. "To honor Captain Cody Khork, I hereby direct the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Friday that the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Puerto Rican-based Nodus International Bank (Nodus Bank), Tomás Niembro Concha, pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit both a multimillion-dollar wire fraud scheme and to evade U.S.-imposed sanctions on Venezuela. “The defendant abused his position as CEO, turning the […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a federal lawsuit against Harvard University on Mar. 20, alleging that the school violated a federal civil rights law by discriminating against Jewish and Israeli students. The DOJ claims that since the Hamas attacks on Oct. 7, 2023, the university has allowed antisemitic groups of students, faculty, and […]
Chuck Norris, the famed actor and martial arts champion, has passed away after a sudden hospitalization in Hawaii. In a statement posted on Instagram, Norris' family announced his passing, saying that they will "keep the circumstances private." "To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and a symbol of strength. To us, he was […]
The Florida House Republican Campaign Committee recently released a campaign mailer slamming Democratic candidate Emily Gregory's immigration positions as "wrong" and "dangerous" while touting GOP candidate Jon Maples as the choice to keep Floridians safe in the special election for House District 87. "Emily Gregory's agenda isn't just wrong, it's dangerous," the mailer reads. "She's advocating […]
Florida Supercon 2026 returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center for its 20th anniversary. From July 10 through 12, Miami Beach will be buzzing with celebrities, vendors, and costumed fans for a vibrant mix of experiences. Founded in 2006, the must-attend event is for fans of pop culture, comics, and all things creative. It features […]
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the death of a 19-year-old Mexican migrant at a county jail in Florida that has been holding immigrant detainees, according to The Associated Press (The AP). The AP revealed that Royer Perez-Jimenez’s death on Monday is the 46th death reported under ICE custody since the beginning of President Donald […]
Rick Scott Questions Democrats' Opposition to 'Bipartisan' SAVE America Act During a Senate GOP press conference, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) did not hold back in rebuking Democrats' opposition to the SAVE America Act... READ MORE. Rep. Byron Donalds: “For decades, Florida condo owners and borrowers were harshly subject to a 25% down payment. This […]
DeSantis Rebukes Grady Judd on Illegal Immigration Enforcement While speaking at a news conference in Bradenton, Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed back on Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd... READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "Florida doesn't need another politician, it needs a warrior." State Rep. Angie Nixon: "If you supported @JohnFetterman and […]
During a Senate GOP press conference, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) did not hold back in rebuking Democrats' opposition to the SAVE America Act, saying they are the only group of people in America that are opposed to it. "I have been up here for seven years. This is probably the most bipartisan thing I have […]
While speaking at a news conference in Bradenton, Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed back on Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and other sheriffs on the State Immigration Enforcement Council for recently suggesting that immigrants who are not criminals should be allowed to stay in the United States under certain requirements. "I stand with following Florida's policies. […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed confidence in the federal government's ability to protect the state's military facilities that may come under threat during the conflict with Iran while speaking at a news conference in Bradenton this week. "We always have concern just because our military bases are always a target, just a fact," DeSantis said, noting President […]
Congressional candidate and Mayor Scott Singer (R-Boca Raton) announced several endorsements in his bid to take over U.S. Rep Jared Moskowitz's (D-Fla.) seat in the upcoming 2026 Midterm elections. In a press release issued on Mar. 19, Mayor Singer revealed that Deerfield Beach Mayor Todd Drosky and City Commissioner Michael Hudak, Highland Beach Mayor Natasha Moore, […]
The Republican Party of Florida confirmed several high-profile guests will be in attendance for its Sunshine State Showdown at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood on June 27. The confirmed guests are. Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) Lt. Gov. Jay Collins U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia Agricultural Commissioner […]
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) sent a letter on Thursday to top officials in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) calling for a review of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) involvement in U.S. clinical trials and drug approvals. Sen. Scott urged DHHS Secretary […]
Rep. MarĂa Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) shared her dissent for the Iranian judiciary's execution of a 19-year-old Iranian wrestling national champion, in a social media post via X, reposting Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad’s report on the matter. In her social media post, Rep. Salazar expressed that “for decades, Iran has waged a brutal campaign against its […]
